Pneumatic motor imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported pneumatic motor worth $11.3 million (481 tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.3M | 481 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 437 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 347 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 330 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 415 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 337 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 743 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 776 t |
Where Kenya imports pneumatic motor from
The largest suppliers were United States (43%), China (14%), Philippines (10%). Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest (+355% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.8M | 43% |
| China | $1.6M | 14% |
| Philippines | $1.1M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $853K | 7.6% |
| India | $636K | 5.6% |
| Tanzania | $358K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $345K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $245K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $180K | 1.6% |
| France | $174K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8412
| 8412.21 | Hydraulic cylinders | 48% |
| 8412.29 | Rotary hydraulic motors | 14% |
| 8412.80 | Pneumatic engines (other) | 12% |
| 8412.31 | Pneumatic cylinders | 9.8% |
| 8412.39 | Pneumatic motors | 9.2% |
| 8412.90 | Motor and engine parts | 6.8% |
| 8412.10 | Reaction engines (non-turbo) | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8412.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.46 per kg, 60% above the world average of $14.68. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pneumatic motor imports (HS 8412): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8412: Engines and motors; n.e.c. (e.g. reaction engines, hydraulic power engines, pneumatic power engines).
Common questions
What is the value of pneumatic motor imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pneumatic motor worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 481 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply pneumatic motor to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by China (14%) and the Philippines (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 479% on the year.
What is the average import price of pneumatic motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.46 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $14.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pneumatic motor to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pneumatic motor?
The HS code for pneumatic motor is heading 8412. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8412.21 (48% of the value) and 8412.29 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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